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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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